kspiff
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Got a Flight 2000 on my backlog for whenever I get into a house. I've ordered almost all the stuff I need to make it like new again (minus the backglass which is slated for another run by CPR in about a month or so).
Only got a few questions I can think of on this one for now:
1.) I want to get a new set of the 40-something red plastic faceted posts on the pf. Anybody know offhand if they are 1-1/16" or 1-3/16"? I didn't feel like unwrapping it at my storage to measure them.
EDIT: Took a guess that these were 1-3/16". After re-checking they make this type of post in 1" and 1-3/16" so it pretty much has to be the taller of the two...
2.) I want to get all new stationary targets. Anybody know what works as a replacement for these early 80s Stern/Chicago Coin titles? I think these are fully plastic and not made by anyone so they're probably going to need to be 'upgraded' with a beefier Williams style set in the same sizes/color. Only info I have is that the originals were part numbers "A-721-L-1" and "A-721-L-3"... I think...
Also does anyone know if the original stationary targets were all white on F2K? They are on mine (which appear to be original), but I can't seem to find pics of a machine on the 'net to corroborate that.
EDIT: Still not sure on the above, but guessing that there is 1x 1"x1-1/2" target and 2x 1"x1" targets. Going to have to wait until I can dig into the project unless someone else can tell me.
3.) The paint job is in nice original condition, but Stern did a shit paint job on it and it has tons of fisheye in some spots. I know the stencils were made, but can't find anyone who has them in stock. Anybody know of a supplier? If not I'm just going to touch up the few bare spots and try not to look at it too closely.
EDIT: Still can't find these stencils for sale. Probably just as well, I'd rather just do touch ups and get to enjoying the game sooner I suppose anyways...
4.) WTF kind of textured powder did they use on the coin door and legs on these? It's like a gray hammertone or something. Picked up a similar powder I'm hoping will look decent, but won't get to try it until I get back.
5.) Stern coin door stickers - again, an item that was made but nobody seems to have in stock anymore. Anybody got a source?
EDIT: phoenixarcade.com has them, ordering now.
6.) This game used the old gray plastic pop bumper rings. I'm likely going to try to swap them with some nice chrome finished ones I bought (mainly to save myself an order from Action Pinball since I can't seem to find them elsewhere and have nothing else I need to buy from them). Anybody done this? Do they match up well enough to even fit?
Only got a few questions I can think of on this one for now:
1.) I want to get a new set of the 40-something red plastic faceted posts on the pf. Anybody know offhand if they are 1-1/16" or 1-3/16"? I didn't feel like unwrapping it at my storage to measure them.
EDIT: Took a guess that these were 1-3/16". After re-checking they make this type of post in 1" and 1-3/16" so it pretty much has to be the taller of the two...
2.) I want to get all new stationary targets. Anybody know what works as a replacement for these early 80s Stern/Chicago Coin titles? I think these are fully plastic and not made by anyone so they're probably going to need to be 'upgraded' with a beefier Williams style set in the same sizes/color. Only info I have is that the originals were part numbers "A-721-L-1" and "A-721-L-3"... I think...
Also does anyone know if the original stationary targets were all white on F2K? They are on mine (which appear to be original), but I can't seem to find pics of a machine on the 'net to corroborate that.
EDIT: Still not sure on the above, but guessing that there is 1x 1"x1-1/2" target and 2x 1"x1" targets. Going to have to wait until I can dig into the project unless someone else can tell me.
3.) The paint job is in nice original condition, but Stern did a shit paint job on it and it has tons of fisheye in some spots. I know the stencils were made, but can't find anyone who has them in stock. Anybody know of a supplier? If not I'm just going to touch up the few bare spots and try not to look at it too closely.
EDIT: Still can't find these stencils for sale. Probably just as well, I'd rather just do touch ups and get to enjoying the game sooner I suppose anyways...
4.) WTF kind of textured powder did they use on the coin door and legs on these? It's like a gray hammertone or something. Picked up a similar powder I'm hoping will look decent, but won't get to try it until I get back.
5.) Stern coin door stickers - again, an item that was made but nobody seems to have in stock anymore. Anybody got a source?
EDIT: phoenixarcade.com has them, ordering now.
6.) This game used the old gray plastic pop bumper rings. I'm likely going to try to swap them with some nice chrome finished ones I bought (mainly to save myself an order from Action Pinball since I can't seem to find them elsewhere and have nothing else I need to buy from them). Anybody done this? Do they match up well enough to even fit?
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